The crown jewel of El Salvador’s aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration on Sunday, when hundreds of immigrants facing deportation were transferred there.

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    13 hours ago

    a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed

    How many fucking times in history do we have to learn that this isn’t how any of this actually fucking works? None of these things actually deter crime.

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      They do if they never release.

      Bukele’s justice minister has said that those held at CECOT would never return to their communities.

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      It’s the university for criminals. How do you expect anyone to pull off a an elaborate bank heist, or build a drug cartel. You need experienced professional criminals for that.

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          Nah, the idea is that you apply by starting with something small, like mugging. You study with the best for a few semesters, do your time, and get released early. When you graduate, you’re ready to start your assassination business.